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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 23h

We support masked heroes and businesses that have mask required time allowing safe access for maskers! Thank you @devinellekurtz.bsky.social for role modeling for others to follow. This gives us hope! And I love your work! Thanks for signing my Bakery Dragon I bought for my grandnephew!🌟🥧🐲 #NYCC2025

Devin Elle Kurtz and Julie Lam, who’s holding the signed book, the Bakery Dragon by Kurtz.

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 1d

At #NYCC2025 I found lots of volunteers for #MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social
Can’t wait to share everyone’s sentiments on prevention! What I learned from the last 5 years: Maskers have something in common—we care about our health and people around us! Masking = 💜 💗 love

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 2d

We are grateful to #NYCC cosplayers like Devyn who smiled and shared from his heart on why masking matters in preventing airborne transmission. See you soon. 💕😷

MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 2d

“I know people that are more susceptible to sickness. I do my part to keep people safe.”—Devyn @devynnunez.bsky.social, posed for @msjulieslam.bsky.social, the #immunocompromised photographer who founded #MaskTogetherAmerica in 2020— in honor of friends that lost their lives to COVID-19.
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At NYCC, Devyn Nunez @devynnunez dressed up as #Chucky from Child’s Play, holding a Chucky doll at the New York Comic Con. Thank you Devyn and Chucky for supporting awareness! ✌️😷 Julie

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 2d

“Keep each other safe from con crud and everything else.” Kat, @theporgjedi.bsky.social, dressed up as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in the House of the Dragon, role-modeling for #MaskTogetherAmerica
📸 @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social, reminds everyone to #MaskUp for NY Comic Con #NYCC2025
COVID is NOT over!

Kat, @theporgjedi, wearing a white wig, a black KN95 and a red gown with embroidery done with gold threads to dress up as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in the House of the Dragon. Thank you Kat for your support! 💖😷

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 2d

“So many people, so many germs! I have chronic illness. I don’t want to get COVlD again and make my life harder. Even if there wasn’t COVID, the mask prevents con crud!” Karen Walsh allegrosolutionsllc.com, author, Allegro Solutions’ Founder+CEO 📸 @msjulieslam.bsky.social #NYCC #MaskTogetherAmerica

Karen Walsh, double-masking with a black KN95 under a cloth mask made with pattern of Grogu (Baby Yoda) from the Mandalorian. Karen was wearing a pair of purple framed glasses, a black top with graphics on it. She also has multiple piercing on her eyebrows, nose and ears, multi-color mohawk hairstyle, and tattoos on her arm.

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 2d

“I have not gotten sick since I wear masks. Staying healthy is important to me.” Grace dressed up as Lup from the Adventure Zone, modeling to support #MaskTogetherAmerica
📸 @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social, reminding everyone to #MaskUp for New York Comic Con #NYCC2025
COVID is NOT over!

Grace(@phantasmal.n.resplendent), wearing a wig, fake ears, red cape over a black T-shirt with text that says,”You hear that Babe? We’re legends”to dress up as Lup in the Adventure Zone.

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 3d

Please register and join our discussion!

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 5d

On Sep 26, Winslow Santé Publique rallied at the French Society of Cardiology to demand their action to address the impact of COVlD-19 on cardiovascular health. @solenntango.bsky.social president of @winslowsp.bsky.social was interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social www.facebook.com/masktogether...

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“The SFC (French Society of Cardiology) claimed that our condition is too complex and multidisciplinary for them to deal with. So, we gathered outside their building to protest. We are fighting...

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 4d

MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense forum, Fri, Nov 7, 5:00–8:30pm EST
Join patients, doctors, & their allies to combat minimization & erasure of #LongCOVID.
bit.ly/Join_LCDefen...
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Dr. Angelique Corthals (left) and Julie Lam (right) holding MaskTogetherAmerica’s Long COVID banner representing the Long COVID community in demanding mitigation, patient care, awareness, and research funding, as well as urging the world to support long-haulers.

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 5d

“The SFC claimed that our condition is too complex and multidisciplinary for them to deal with. So, we gathered outside their building to protest. We are fighting against the erasure of #LongCOVID..." @solenntango.bsky.social president of @winslowsp.bsky.social
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On Sep 26, Winslow Santé Publique rallied at the French Society of Cardiology to demand their action to address the impact of COVlD-19 on cardiovascular health. @solenntango.bsky.social president of @winslowsp.bsky.social was interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/masktogetheramerica/posts/pfbid0uwKZGL6JBFfidnsLA5QePSB5UaemLjkmsLiEfJ75LQPjtxws6Z3qrWu1acrgsukMl

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 8d

We invite everyone to join our PSA campaign to defend our health from #LongCOVID!
Raise awareness with us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/masktogether...
Speak out on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/p/DPWWPbmkTHA/

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“I got the #novavax which doesn’t give me side effects. My local pharmacy let my mom know as soon as they got it and they charged us nothing.” Behind the @3m Aura is Michelle @comety_hour #UTD...

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 8d

“I got the novavax which doesn’t give me side effects. My local pharmacy let my mom know as soon as they got it and they charged us nothing.” Michelle @cometyhour.bdky.social UTD student, #MaskTogetherAmerica advocate, got the updated COVlD shot.
Let’s make PSA!
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Michelle ( comety_hour) wearing a 3M Aura N95 respirator and a cream color T-shirt with a Cartoon Snoopy and typographic motifs that promote “RECYCLE” to cut down on waste and protect our environment, has a bandage on her arm after getting her novavax COVlD shot.

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 9d

@luckytran.com @myrabatchelder.bsky.social @cometyhour.bsky.social @makeascenemn.bsky.social @cleanairclub.bsky.social @masknerd.bsky.social @maskblocla.bsky.social

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 9d

How does COVID trigger Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease & Alzheimer’s Disease in young people? Dr. Robi Tamargo explains in #MaskTogetherAmerica Back to School forum the detrimental impact of neuro COVID and why prevention is best with the layered approach. #LongCOVID
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How does COVlD trigger Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease & Alzheimer’s Disease in young people? Dr Robi E Tamargo, PsyD explains in #MaskTogetherAmerica Back to School forum the detrimental impact of...

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 9d

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 9d

After my 1st infection, I lost memories of family vacations among other things. My family would talk about places we have visited that I had no recollection of them at all. I was shaken by this #LongCOVID symptom. I forgot directions… And I was gaslit by multiple specialists. 😭

MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 9d

How does COVID trigger Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease & Alzheimer’s Disease in young people? Dr. Robi Tamargo explains in #MaskTogetherAmerica Back to School forum the detrimental impact of neuro COVID and why prevention is best with the layered approach. #LongCOVID
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1.6K views · 51 reactions | How does COVlD trigger Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease & Alzheimer’s Disease in young people? Dr Robi E Tamargo, PsyD explains in #MaskTogetherAmerica Back to School forum th...

How does COVlD trigger Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease & Alzheimer’s Disease in young people? Dr Robi E Tamargo, PsyD explains in #MaskTogetherAmerica Back to School forum the detrimental impact of...

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 10d

Ted and Suzanne from Honolulu, Hawaii shared with #MaskTogetherAmerica the brutal reality—why we need to have equity in prevention. Read Instagram post:
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MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“My husband Ted and I got our COVlD and Flu shots at CVS. We were the only ones masked. Since spring 2020, neither of us have had cold, flu, or COVlD. Last respiratory episode I had was March 2020. I have asthma. I used to complain loudly when I couldn’t get a flu shot because when I didn’t, it took me a long time to recover from it, and I usually also got bronchitis.” Suzanne Uratani ( @808soos ) always masks up to protect herself and her family. Her husband (in the picture) was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm in 2023. Her son, who lives in Seattle, is immunocompromised. Suzanne is very worried because he’s having difficulty getting regular prescriptions filled, as well as an getting the COVlD booster. Her son said that Walgreens pharmacy counter is full of folks from Oregon because the booster isn’t available in their state. And insurance won’t pay for his shot unless he gets it at his doctor’s office which might not have them. Thank you Ted and Suzanne from Honolulu, Hawaii for sharing with #masktogetheramerica the brutal reality—why we need to have equity in prevention."

90 likes, 7 comments - masktogetheramerica on September 30, 2025: "“My husband Ted and I got our COVlD and Flu shots at CVS. We were the only ones masked. Since spring 2020, neither of us have had cold, flu, or COVlD. Last respiratory episode I had was March 2020. I have asthma. I used to complain loudly when I couldn’t get a flu shot because when I didn’t, it took me a long time to recover from it, and I usually also got bronchitis.” Suzanne Uratani ( @808soos ) always masks up to protect herself and her family. Her husband (in the picture) was diagnosed with ascending aortic aneurysm in 2023. Her son, who lives in Seattle, is immunocompromised. Suzanne is very worried because he’s having difficulty getting regular prescriptions filled, as well as an getting the COVlD booster. Her son said that Walgreens pharmacy counter is full of folks from Oregon because the booster isn’t available in their state. And insurance won’t pay for his shot unless he gets it at his doctor’s office which might not have them. Thank you Ted and Suzanne from Honolulu, Hawaii for sharing with #masktogetheramerica the brutal reality—why we need to have equity in prevention.".

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 11d

“We saw more people in masks at the show than we’ve seen in years at an airport or on the subway!”- @jannaz.bsky.social and @JillPantozzi.bsky.social saw Pattie Gonia’s SAVE HER! environmental drag show, wearing their masks. See interview: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BBH...
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Janna (Left), wearing a blue KN95 and a black sequin dress, with her friend Jill (Right), wearing a black KN95 and a silver sequin dress, at Pattie Gonia’s SAVE HER! —The environmental drag show in New York City.

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 11d

We are all different but “kindness”is definitely written on every mask. Please read the interview of Janna Zagari and Jill Pantozzi on Facebook and Instagram.
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“We (@jillpantozzi and @jzwanders) recently attended Pattie Gonia’s SAVE HER! environmental drag show at @lprnyc. It was such a pleasant surprise to see quite a few other masked attendees. We saw...

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 12d

Trying my best. Feeling like a waste of time. I am a long hauler. I need to use my time wisely… 🤨

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Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social · 12d

Yes…not many maskers.

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